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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular rug with long vertical orientation. The rug has a border around the edge made of connected interlocking geometric shapes. Inside the border, a thick inner border with small squares. The center of the rug has a faded pattern featuring four circular motifs and numerous small animal or bird designs scattered throughout. The background of the rug appears to be a faded light color, possibly beige or light gray, with darker shading and splotches throughout. The rug is hung on a wall with a small white tag on the right side near the top. The rug is titled "Rug" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
266 × 625 px
Museum record:
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